Radio frequency device packages

ABSTRACT

An integrated device package is disclosed. The integrated device package can include an antenna structure and an integrated device die electrically coupled to the antenna structure. The antenna structure can be formed with a system board or separated from the system board. When the antenna structure is formed with the system board, the integrated device package can include a redistribution layer having conductive routing traces such that the integrated device die is disposed between the system board and the redistribution layer, and the integrated device die is electrically coupled to the antenna structure at least partially through one or more of the conductive routing traces of the redistribution layer. When the antenna structure is separated from the system board, the integrated device die can be positioned between the antenna structure and the system board, and the integrated device die can be electrically coupled to the antenna structure at least partially through one or more of conductive routing traces of the system board and conductive wire of an interconnect structure between the system board and the antenna structure.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationNo. 63/271,042, filed Oct. 22, 2021, titled “RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICEPACKAGES,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/343,325, filedMay 18, 2022, titled “RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE PACKAGES,” the entirecontents of each of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND Field

The field generally relates to integrated device packages, and inparticular, to radio frequency (RF) packages.

Description of the Related Art

High performance radio frequency (RF) devices are in high demand today.The performance of an RF device can be based on, for example, its gain,bandwidth, directivity, etc. The RF device can include an antennastructure and a die (e.g., radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC),transceiver die, etc.). The manner in which the antenna structure andthe die are packaged can affect the performance of the RF device.Efficiently designed Antenna in Package (AiP) or Antenna on Package(AoP) structures may simplify the module complexities while providing aperformance boost for the evolving wireless technology landscape. It canbe difficult to manufacture high performance RF devices that are compactand reliable. Accordingly, there remains a continuing need for improvedRF device packages.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanyingfigures. The use of the same reference numbers in different figuresindicates similar or identical items.

For this discussion, the devices and systems illustrated in the figuresare shown as having a multiplicity of components. Variousimplementations of devices and/or systems, as described herein, mayinclude fewer components and remain within the scope of the disclosure.Alternatively, other implementations of devices and/or systems mayinclude additional components, or various combinations of the describedcomponents, and remain within the scope of the disclosure.

FIGS. 1A-1F show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 2A-2D show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 2E-2H show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 3A-3F show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 4A-4E show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 5A-5E show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 6A-6E show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 7A-7E show steps in a method of manufacturing an integrated devicepackage, according to another embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross sectional side view of an integrated devicepackage according to an embodiment.

FIG. 9A is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package 7 according to an embodiment.

FIG. 9B is a schematic top plan view of the integrated device package ofFIG. 9A.

FIG. 9C is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9D is a schematic top plan view of the integrated device package ofFIG. 9C.

FIG. 9E is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9F is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9G is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package according to another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In various technologies such as wireless communications technologies,communication frequency has been increasing and likely will continue toincrease. For example, in a typical cellular network, frequencies can beon the order of at least a few GHz. With new standards (e.g., a 5Gstandard), frequencies can be substantially higher, for example, atleast 25 GHz, at least 50 GHz, at least 75 GHz, at least 94 GHz, atleast 160 GHz, at least 300 GHz etc. Unlike systems compatible with a 4Gstandard, systems (e.g., millimeter wave (mmWave) systems) compatiblewith the 5G standard incorporate phased-array antennas, which include anarray of antennas with individual radiating elements. A phased-arrayantenna can electrically steer a beam in multiple directions usingbeamforming techniques.

An antenna structure can be placed on a board that is separate from aradio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) chipset. This approach isknown as a discrete antenna approach. An antenna structure and the RFICcan also be integrated into a single package. Such integrated structurecan be referred as an antenna-in-package (AiP). The AiP can make thedistance between the antenna structure and the RFIC closer, which cancontribute to improving transmitter efficiency and receiver noise ascompared to the discrete antenna approach. The RFIC chipset may includetransceiver ICs, power amplifier (PA), low-noise amplifier (LNA),switch, etc.

A connection between an RF system-in-package (SiP), such as the RFIC,and the antenna structure in the AiP, preferably has a relatively lowinsertion loss and good impedance matching, while the antenna structureplacement may be controlled for improved radiation performance. Thereare tradeoffs in designing the AiP. For example, electrical performance,thermomechanical reliability, compactness, manufacturability, and costcan be affected by a choice of the design of the AiP.

Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an integrated devicepackage that includes an antenna structure and an integrated device die(e.g., radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) chipset coupled to theantenna structure. Various embodiments disclosed herein can enable adistance between the antenna structure and the die to be relativelyshort, thereby improving a transmitter efficiency and/or a receivernoise figure. The integrated device die can be mounted on a carrier suchas a printed circuit board (PCB). In some embodiments, the antennastructure can be formed with a redistribution layer that is coupled tothe carrier. The redistribution layer and the carrier can beelectrically connected through an interconnect structure. Theinterconnect structure can comprise a standing bond wire, such as anarray of standing bond wires (e.g., a bond via array (BVA®)) or aconductive post, such as an array of conductive post. The BVA cancomprise an array of bond wires that extend from conductive portions ofthe carrier. Connecting the element to the redistribution layer throughthe BVA can beneficially enable the integrated device package to improveits performance while reducing its manufacturing cost. The BVA can bestructured so as to provide a shielding function. For example, the BVAcan be formed with a pitch narrower than an operating frequency of theantenna structure to shield the integrated device die from the radiofrequency having the operating frequency. Additional example BVAstructures and implementations may be found throughout U.S. Pat. No.10,559,537, the entire contents of which are incorporated by referenceherein in their entirety and for all purposes. The interconnectedstructure can comprise a electroplated conductive post or pillar. Theinterconnect structure can be formed using any other suitable technique.

In some other embodiments, the antenna structure can be formed with anelement or a carrier, such as a system board (e.g., a printed circuitboard (PCB)). The integrated device package can include a redistributionlayer (RDL) that is coupled to the element. The element and the RDL canbe connected through an interconnect structure (e.g., the BVA).

FIGS. 1A to 1F show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 1. FIG. 1A is a schematic cross sectional sideview of an element 10 having an antenna structure 12. The element 10 cancomprise a system board such as a printed circuit board (PCB). In theillustrated embodiment, the laminate system board can serve as a packagesubstrate for the package 1. The PCB can comprise an FR-4 board thatincludes conductive traces embedded in a reinforced epoxy laminate sheetreinforced, for example, by glass. The PCB can comprise apolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) PCB, a prepreg, a ceramic PCB, apolyimide PCB, or any other materials that may be implemented tomanufacture a PCB. The antenna structure 12 can comprise one or moreradiating elements 12 a and an antenna ground 12 b. The antennastructure 12 can comprise metallization layers formed in and/or on aninsulating material 13. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the radiating element12 a can be disposed on a first side 10 a of the element 10, and theantenna ground 12 b can be at least partially embedded in the insulatingmaterial 13 of the element 10. For example, the antenna ground 12 b canbe completely embedded in the insulating material 13, and the radiatingelement 12 a can be partially embedded in the insulating material 13 andexposed on the first side 10 a. The antenna structure 12 can comprise apatch antenna, a grid antenna, Yagi-Uda, or any other type of antennastructure. The element 10 can include vias 14, 16. The via 14 can beconnected to the one or more radiating elements 12 a and extend at leastpartially though a thickness of the element 10 (e.g., completely throughthe insulating material 13) from the second side 10 a. The vias 16 canbe connected to the radiating element 12 b and extend at least partiallythough a thickness of the element 10 (e.g., partially through theinsulating material 13) from the second side 10 a. Although theradiating elements 12 a are shown in only one metal layer of the PCB orsubstrate in FIG. 1A, the radiating elements 12 a may be formed on twoor more metal layers. An air pocket or cavity may be disposed betweenthe radiating element 12 a and the antenna ground 12 b to help improvebandwidth and radiation efficiency and suppress the surface waves.

FIG. 1B is a schematic cross sectional side view of the element 10 andconductive wires 18, 20. The conductive wires 18, 20 are an example ofan interconnect structure. The conductive wires 18, 20 can define a bondvia array (BVA). The conductive wire 18 can be connected to the via 14by way of a wire bonding process, and the conductive wires 20 can beconnected to the vias 16 by way of a wire bonding process. Theconductive wires 18, 20 can extend generally vertically in a directiongenerally perpendicular to the second side 10 b of the element 10.Although the conductive wires 18, 20 are shown to be directly connectedto the vias 16 and 14 in FIG. 1B, in some other instances, theconductive wires 18, 20 may be connected using one or more metal layersor conductive wiring in the PCB. In some other embodiments, theconductive wires 18, 20 can comprise conductive posts or conductivepillar. The conductive wires 18, 20 can be formed by way of viaelectroplating or any other suitable post or pillar formationtechniques.

One or more passive devices (e.g., capacitors, inductors) may be formedor embedded (e.g. integrated passive devices or IPDs) in other areas ofthe PCB. In another example, one or more microelectronic devices, e.g.,a voltage regulator or any other integrated circuit die, may also beembedded in the PCB.

FIG. 1C is a schematic cross sectional side view of the element 10 andan integrated device die 22 mounted to the second side 10 b of theelement 10. The integrated device die 22 can be a radio frequency (RF)die that includes RF circuitry. For example, the integrated device die22 can comprise a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), or amonolithic microwave IC (MMIC). The integrated device die 22 has a firstside 22 a and a second side 22 b opposite the first side, and the firstside 22 a can be mounted to the element 10 by way of a die attachmaterial 24. Operation frequency of the RF die can be, for example, atleast 1 GHz, at least 5 GHz, at least 10 GHz, at least 25 GHz, at least50 GHz, at least 75 GHz, at least 94 GHz, at least 160 GHz, at least 300GHz etc. Additional electronic elements (not shown) can be mounted tothe second side 10 b of the element 10.

FIG. 1D is a schematic cross sectional side view of the element 10 andthe integrated device die 22 embedded in a molding material 26. Themolding material 26 can be applied about the integrated device die 22and the conductive wires 18, 20 and onto the element 10. The second side22 b of the integrated device die 22 can be embedded in the moldingmaterial 26 as shown in FIG. 1D. In other embodiments, however, thesecond side 22 b of the integrated device die 22 can be exposed throughthe molding compound 26 by polishing or otherwise removing portions ofthe molding material 26 that overlie the die 22. For example, a surfaceof the molding material 26 and the second side 22 b of the integrateddevice die 22 can be generally flush with one another. In otherembodiments, the second side 22 of the die 22 can be embedded in themolding material 26, and holes can be formed through the overlyingportions of molding material 26 to provide electrical communication tobond pads of the die 22. A plate (not shown) can be provided over thesecond side 22 b of the integrated device die 22, and the moldingmaterial 26 can be flowed between the plate and the element 10, suchthat the molding material 26 underfills spaces or gaps between the plateand the element 10. The molding material 26 can be deposited and aportion of the molding material 26 over the second side 22 b of theintegrated device die 22 can be removed (e.g., polished).

In another example, conductive posts or pads (not shown) can be formedon the second side 22 b of the integrated device die 22 and ends ofconductive posts and conductive wires 18 and 20 can extend above thesecond side 22 b of the integrated device die 22. The molding material26 can be deposited around and over the conductive posts, the conductivewires 18, 20, and the integrated die 22, and a portion of the moldingmaterial 26 can be removed (e.g., polished) to expose the ends of theconductive wires 18, 20 and the conductive posts on the integrateddevice die 22, while second surface 22 b is still under the moldingmaterial 26.

FIG. 1E is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package 1 that includes the element 10, the integrated device die22, and a redistribution layer (RDL) 30. The RDL 30 can compriseconductive traces 32 that extend laterally and conductive vias 34 thatextend vertically within the RDL 30. The RDL 30 can be electricallyconnected to the conductive wires 18 20, and the integrated device die22. In another example, conductive posts (not shown) can be formed onthe integrated device die 22, and the integrated device die 22 and theRDL 30 can be electrically connected through the conductive posts on theintegrated device die 22. The antenna structure 12 of the element 10 canbe electrically coupled with the integrated device die 22 through thevias 14, 16, the conductive wires 18, 20, laterally through conductivetraces of the RDL 30, and vertically through the conductive posts orpads formed on the integrated device die 22. The orientation of theantenna structure 12, the integrated device die 22, and the RDL 30 canenable relatively short electrical path between the antenna structure 12and the integrated device die 22. Using the conductive wires 18, 20 forelectrically connecting the structure 12 and the RDL 30 can enable arelatively low cost manufacture of the integrated device package 1,especially considering the relatively low number of such conductivewires 18, 20 used to make the electrical connections between the antennastructure 12 and the RDL 30. Forming the antenna structure 12 on asubstrate or board such as a PCB, instead of forming the antennastructure 12 with additional RDL layers, can improve themanufacturability and reduce the manufacturing cost.

As described above, the BVA can be structured so as to provide ashielding (e.g., electromagnetic shielding) function. For example, theBVA can be formed with a pitch narrower than an operating frequency ofthe antenna structure to shield the integrated device die from the radiofrequency having the operating frequency. For example, the pitch of theBVA can be at least 150-200 microns. In some examples, the antennaground 12 b of the antenna structure 12 may be part of the shield. Insome other examples, a separate ground layer may be provided to form ashield. In some examples, the BVA can be formed so as to shield one areawithin the integrated device package 1 from another area within theintegrated device package 1. For example, one area of the integrateddevice package 1 can have the integrated device die 22 and the otherarea of the integrated device package 1 can include an electroniccomponent (e.g., an integrated device die).

At FIG. 1F, solder balls 36 can be provided on a surface of the RDL 30for an input/output (I/O) connection. The integrated device package 1can be mounted on a larger system or device through the solder balls 36.For example, the integrated device package 1 can be implemented in amotherboard of a device such as a cellular phone device.

FIGS. 2A to 2D show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 2. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 2A to 2D may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 1F.

FIG. 2A is a schematic cross sectional side view of an element 10 havingan antenna structure 12. The element 10 can comprise a system board suchas a printed circuit board (PCB). In the illustrated embodiment, thelaminate system board can serve as a package substrate for the package1. The antenna structure 12 can comprise a radiating element 12 a (e.g.,a patch antenna) and an antenna ground 12 b. As illustrated in FIG. 2A,the radiating element 12 a can be disposed on a first side 10 a of theelement 10, and the antenna ground 12 b can be at least partiallyembedded in the element 10. The element 10 can include vias 14, 16. Thevia 14 can be connected to the radiating element 12 a and extend atleast partially though a thickness of the element 10 from the secondside 10 a. The vias 16 can be connected to the antenna ground 12 b andextend at least partially though a thickness of the element 10 from thesecond side 10 a.

FIG. 2B is a schematic cross sectional side view of the element 10 andan integrated device die 22 mounted to the second side 10 b of theelement 10. The integrated device die 22 can be a radio frequency (RF)die that includes RF circuitry. For example, the integrated device die22 can comprise a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), or amonolithic microwave IC (MMIC). The integrated device die 22 has a firstside 22 a and a second side 22 b opposite the first side, and the firstside 22 a can be mounted to the element 10 by way of a die attachmaterial 24.

FIG. 2C is a schematic cross sectional side view of the element 10 andthe integrated device die 22 embedded in a molding material 26. Themolding material 26 can be applied about the integrated device die 22.The second side 22 b of the integrated device die 22 can be embedded inthe molding material 26. The second side 22 b of the integrated devicedie 22 can be exposed, for example, by way of a polishing or othermaterial removal process to remove portions of the molding compound 26that overlies the die 22. For example, a surface of the molding material26 and the second side 22 b of the integrated device die 22 can begenerally flush with one another. In other embodiments, the second side22 of the die 22 can be embedded in the molding material 26, and holescan be formed through the overlying portions of molding material 26 toprovide electrical communication to bond pads of the die 22.

FIG. 2D is a schematic cross sectional side view of the integrateddevice package 2. At FIG. 2D, conductive posts 40, 42 are formed. Theconductive posts 40, 42 can be formed by drilling through mold vias inthe molding material 26 and filling the vias with a conductive material.In some other examples, the conductive posts 40, 42 can be formed beforemounting the integrated device die 22 on the second side 10 b of theelement 10 or providing the molding material 26. Also, at FIG. 2D, anRDL 30 can be provided. The conductive posts 40, 42 can be similar tothe conductive wires 18, 20 functionally. The RDL 30 can compriseconductive traces 32 that extend laterally and conductive vias 34 thatextend vertically within the RDL 30. The RDL 30 can be electricallyconnected to the conductive wires 28, 20, and the integrated device die22. The antenna structure 12 of the element 10 can be electricallycoupled with the integrated device die 22 through the vials 14, 16, theconductive wires 18, 20, and through the RDL 30. The orientation of theantenna structure 12, the integrated device die 22, and the RDL 30 canenable a relatively short electrical path between the antenna structure12 and the integrated device die 22. Using the conductive wires 18, 20for electrically connecting the structure 12 and the RDL 30 can enable arelatively low cost manufacture of the integrated device package 1.Also, at FIG. 2D, solder balls 36 can be provided on a surface of theRDL 30 for an input/output (I/O) connection. The integrated devicepackage 1 can be mounted on a larger system or device through the solderballs 36. For example, the integrated device package 1 can beimplemented in a motherboard of a device such as cellular phone device.

FIGS. 2E to 2H show various steps in another method of manufacturing theintegrated device package 2. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 2E to 2H may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 2D. The manufacturing process shown in FIGS.2E to 2H are generally similar to the manufacturing process shown inFIGS. 2A to 2D, except that the conductive posts 40, 42 in themanufacturing process of FIGS. 2E to 2H are formed prior to providingthe molding material 26.

FIGS. 3A to 3F show various steps in another method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 9. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 3A to 3F may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 2H. In FIG. 3A, conductive posts 40, 42 can beformed on a carrier 43. The conductive posts 40, 42 can comprise platedposts, and/or BVA. In some embodiments, a resist layer can be patternedand pillars can be electroplated to form the conductive posts 40, 42. InFIG. 3B, an integrated device die 22 can be mounted on the carrier 43.The integrated device die 22 can be attached to the carrier 43 by way ofa die attach material 24. The integrated device die 22 can compriseposts 45. In some embodiments, the integrated device die 22 can omit theposts 45 and terminals (not shown) can be exposed for electricalconnection. In FIG. 3C, a molding material 26 can be provided. In FIG.3D, at least a portion of the molding material 26 can be removed toreveal the conductive posts 40, 42 and the posts 45. In FIG. 3E, an RDL30 can be provided and electrically connected with the conductive posts40, 42 and the posts 45. In FIG. 3F, the carrier 43 can be removed andan element 10 can be provided and electrically connected with theconductive posts 40, 42. In some embodiments, the element 10 can beelectrically connected to the conductive posts 40, 42 by way of, forexample, a ball grid array (BGA) 47.

FIGS. 4A to 4E show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 3. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 4A to 4E may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 3F. The integrated device package 3 isgenerally similar to the integrated device package 1 illustrated in FIG.1E and 1F, except that the antenna ground 12 b of the integrated devicepackage 3 is formed at (e.g., exposed at) the second side 10 b of theelement 10. The integrated device package can omit the via 16 that isshown in some other embodiments disclosed herein. In FIGS. 4A-4E, theantenna ground 12 b can also serve as an electrical ground connectionfor the die 22 in some embodiments.

FIGS. 5A to 5E show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 4. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 5A to 5E may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 4E. The integrated device package 4 isgenerally similar to the integrated device package 3 illustrated in FIG.4E, except that the integrated device die 22 of the integrated devicepackage 4 is electrically connected to the RDL 30 by way of conductivewires 44 that extend at least partially though a thickness of themolding material 26 between pads on the upper surface of the die 22 andthe RDL 30. In some embodiments, the conductive wires 44 can be formedat the same time or after conductive wires 20 and 18 are formed. In someother embodiments, the conductive wires 44 can be replaced withconductive posts or conductive bumps.

FIGS. 6A to 6E show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 5. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 6A to 6E may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 5E. The integrated device package 5 isgenerally similar to the integrated device package 1 illustrated in FIG.1E and 1F, except that the vias 14, 16 are omitted from the integrateddevice package 3 and the conductive wires 18, 20 are directly in contactwith the antenna structure 12. As shown in FIGS. 6B-6E, for example, endportions of the wires 18, 20 can be embedded in the insulating material13. Conductive wires 18, 20 can be formed on pads that are exposed forthe conductive wires to enable wire bond. In some embodiments, portionsof the conductive wires 18, 20 can be covered by the insulating material13. In some other embodiments, for example, openings can be formed inthe insulating material 13, and the wires 18, 20 can be connected withinthe openings to the antenna structure 12.

FIGS. 7A to 7E show various steps in a method of manufacturing anintegrated device package 6. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 7A to 7E may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 6E. The integrated device package 6 isgenerally similar to the integrated device package 3 illustrated in FIG.4E. Unlike the integrated device package 3, the integrated devicepackage 6 of FIGS. 7A-7E does not include the RDL 30. The integrateddevice package 6 can include solder balls 50 for an input/output (I/O)connection to an external device or external motherboard. The integrateddevice package 6 can include a horizontal interconnect 52. Thehorizontal interconnect 52 can connect the conductive wires 20 to theintegrated device die 22. The horizontal interconnect 52 can function asa radiation shield in various embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross sectional side view of an integrated devicepackage 7 according to an embodiment. Unless otherwise noted, thecomponents of FIG. 8 may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 1A to 7E. The integrated device package 7 caninclude an element 10 that includes an antenna structure 12, aredistribution layer (RDL) 30, and an integrated device die 22. Theintegrated device due 22 can be embedded in a molding material 26. Inthe illustrated embodiment shown in FIG. 8 , the antenna structure 12 ofthe element 10 and the RDL 30 are on the same side of the integrateddevice die 22.

FIGS. 9A-9G show integrated device packages 7, 7′, 8, 8′, 8″ accordingto various embodiments. Any suitable principles and advantages discussedherein can be implemented and/or applied to the integrated devicepackages 7, 7′, 8, 8′, 8″. For example, any processes and/orcombinations of processes disclosed herein can be applied to forming atleast a portion of the integrated device packages 7, 7′, 8, 8′, 8″.

FIG. 9A is a cross sectional side view of the integrated device package7 according to an embodiment. FIG. 9B is a top plan view of theintegrated device package 7. The integrated device package 7 can includea carrier 100, an integrated device die 102 mounted on the carrier 100,an antenna structure 104 that includes a radiating element 106 and anantenna ground 108, an electromagnetic compatible (EMC) layer 110, and amolding material 112 disposed between the carrier 100 and the EMC layer110. The EMC layer 110 can comprise an RDL material. In someembodiments, two or more antenna structures (not shown) can be includedin the integrated device package 7. For example, the two or more antennastructures can be formed on, in, or with the EMC layer 110. The RDLmaterial can comprise a material such as, for example, polyimide (PI),polybenzoxazoles (PBO), etc., and be spin coated, laminated, or printedon the molding material 112. The antenna structure 104 can beelectrically connected to the carrier 100 through an interconnectstructure 114. The interconnect structure 114 can include conductivewires 116, 118. The conductive wires 116, 118 can define a bond viaarray (BVA), and can extend upwardly through the molding material fromthe carrier 100. For example, the carrier 100 and the radiating element106 can be electrically connected through the conductive wire 116, andthe carrier 100 and the antenna ground 108 can be electrically connectedthrough the conductive wire 118. The conductive wire 118 can comprise aground wire and provide ground connection to the antenna ground 108. Insome embodiments, the conductive wire 116 that connects the radiatingelement 106 and the carrier 100 can be positioned laterally between theconductive wires 118 that connects the antenna ground 108 and thecarrier 100, as shown in FIG. 9A. In such embodiments, the conductivewire 116 can be positioned in a shielded region 119. As shown, the die102 can also be positioned within the shielded region 119, which can beat least partially defined by the ground wires 118 that are disposedabout a periphery of the die 102. In some other embodiments, theconductive wire 116 can be positioned laterally outside of theconductive wires 118, as shown in FIG. 9B. In such embodiments, theconductive wire 116 can be positioned outside the shielded region 119.

The carrier 100 can comprise any suitable type of carrier or substratein various embodiments. In some embodiments, the carrier 100 cancomprise a system board such as a printed circuit board (PCB), which canserve as a package substrate for the package 7. The PCB can comprise anFR-4 board that includes conductive traces embedded in a reinforcedepoxy laminate sheet reinforced, for example, by glass. The PCB cancomprise a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) PCB, a prepreg, a ceramic PCB,a polyimide PCB, or any other materials traditionally implemented tomanufacture a PCB. In other embodiments, the carrier 100 can comprise aceramic substrate, an interposer, or any suitable substrate or support.In some embodiments, the carrier can include conductive traces thatextend laterally to provide electrical communication between the die 102and the wires 116, 118.

The integrated device die 102 can be a radio frequency (RF) die thatincludes RF circuitry. For example, the integrated device die 102 cancomprise a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), or a monolithicmicrowave IC (MMIC). In some embodiments, the integrated device die 102can be flip-chip mounted on the carrier 100. For example, the integrateddevice die 102 can be mounted on the carrier 100 by way of solder balls.In other embodiments, the integrated device die 102 can be wire bondedto the carrier 100. In such embodiments, a die attach material may bedisposed between the carrier 100 and the integrated device die 102.

The antenna structure 104 can comprise one or more radiating elements106 and an antenna ground 108. The antenna structure 104 can comprise apatch antenna, a grid antenna, Yagi-Uda, or any other type of antennastructure. In some embodiments, the antenna structure 104 can be formedwith the EMC layer 110. For example, the radiating element 106 can beformed on a portion of an upper side 110 a (e.g., an upper surface) ofthe EMC layer 110, and the antenna ground 108 can be formed on a portionof a lower side 110 b (e.g., a lower surface) of the EMC layer 110.

In some embodiments, the EMC layer 110 can comprise a redistributionlayer (RDL). The EMC layer 110 can comprise a via 120 that can extend atleast partially through a thickness of the EMC layer 110. The via 120can be provided in an opening formed in the EMC layer 110. The via 120can comprise a filled via as shown in FIG. 9A, or a conformal via asshown in FIG. 9B. The via 120 can provide an electrical connectionbetween the conductive wire 116 and the radiating element 106.

In some embodiments, the molding material 112 can comprise anelectromagnetic compatible material. In some embodiments, the moldingmaterial 112 and the EMC layer 110 can comprise the same material. Theintegrated device die 102 and the conductive wires 116, 118 can beembedded in the molding material 112.

In some embodiments, the conductive wire 116, 118 can comprise a firstportion 116 a, 118 a in contact with the carrier 100 and a secondportion 116 b, 118 b extending non-parallel to (e.g., generallyperpendicular to) a surface of the carrier 100 to which the integrateddevice die 102 is mounted. In some embodiments, the interconnectstructure 114 can comprise a bond via array (BVA). In such embodiments,the first portion 116 a, 118 a can include a width wider than a width ofthe second portion 116 b, 118 b indicative of a wire bond via formationprocess. For example, the first portion 116 a, 118 a and the secondportion 116 b, 118 b can form a continuous, seamless, or uniformstructure. In some embodiments, the BVA can be arranged to shield theintegrated device die 102 from electromagnetic radiation. For example,the BVA can be formed around a periphery of the die 102 with a pitchbetween adjacent wires narrower than an operating frequency of theantenna structure 104 so as to shield the integrated device die 102 fromthe radio frequency having the operating frequency. In some embodiments,the BVA is not deposited (e.g., electroplated) as conformal layers overa portion of the package 7 such as the carrier 100 or the moldingmaterial 112. Rather, the BVA is formed by a wire bonding process.

FIG. 9C is a cross sectional side view of the integrated device package7′ according to an embodiment. FIG. 9D is a top plan view of theintegrated device package 7′. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIGS. 9C and 9D may be the same as or generally similar to likecomponents of FIGS. 9A and 9B. Unlike the integrated device package 7 ofFIGS. 9A and 9B, the via 120 in the integrated device package 7′ ofFIGS. 9C and 9D comprises a conformal via. Also, in the integrateddevice package 7′ of FIG. 9C, locations of the conductive wires 116, 118of the interconnect structure 114, as well as locations of thecorresponding conductive wires 116, 118, are different from those shownin FIG. 9A. In some embodiments, the locations of the conductive wires116, 118 in FIG. 9C provide different shielding properties for theintegrated device die 102 than the conductive wires 116, 118 in FIG. 9A.The wire 116 can feed signals to the radiating element 106 from theintegrated device die 102. The wires 118 can provide ground connectionto the antenna ground 108.

FIG. 9E is a cross sectional side view of the integrated device package8 according to an embodiment. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIG. 9C may be the same as or generally similar to like components ofFIGS. 9A to 9D. In the integrated device package 8 of FIG. 9E, theantenna structure 104 can be formed on the molding material. In someembodiments, the EMC layer 110 is omitted. The radiating element 106 andthe antenna ground 108 of the antenna structure 104 in the integrateddevice package 8 can be disposed on the molding material 112. Theradiating element 106 can be laterally offset from the integrated devicedie 102, and can be disposed outside the electromagnetic shield (e.g.,the shielded region 119). In some embodiments, the antenna ground 108and the conductive wires 118 can provide shielding for the integrateddevice die 102. The antenna ground 108 can comprise a continuous layeras shown in FIG. 9E.

FIG. 9F is a cross sectional side view of the integrated device package8′ according to an embodiment. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIG. 9F may be the same as or generally similar to like components ofFIGS. 9A to 9E. The antenna ground 108 can comprise one or more openingsthrough a sheet of conductive material, or a plurality of portions thatare spaced apart by a gap. In FIG. 9F, for example, the radiatingelement 106 and the ground element(s) (e.g., antenna ground 108) aredisposed atop the molding material 112. The radiating element 106 can bepositioned within the opening or gap between portions of the antennaground 108. In FIG. 9F, therefore, the wires 116 connected to theradiating element 106 can be disposed within the shielded region 119.

FIG. 9G is a cross sectional side view of the integrated device package8″ according to an embodiment. Unless otherwise noted, the components ofFIG. 9G may be the same as or generally similar to like components ofFIGS. 9A to 9F. Unlike the radiating element 106 of the integrateddevice packages 8, 8′ that is disposed on the molding material 112, theradiating element 106 of the integrated device package 8″ is disposed ona portion of the carrier 100. In various embodiments, the radiatingelement 106 can be deposited or patterned in the carrier 100, adhered tothe carrier 100, or otherwise provided on the carrier 100. Theconductive wire 116 can be omitted from the integrated device package8″. In some embodiments, the radiating element 106 can be at leastpartially embedded in the molding material 112. For example, theradiating element 106 can be fully embedded in the molding material 112.In some embodiments, the carrier 100 can include conductive traces thatextend laterally to provide electrical communication between the die 102and the wires 118 or the radiating element 106.

Although FIGS. 9A-9G, depict integrated device packages 7, 7′, 8, 8′, 8″that includes one ground layer (e.g., the antenna ground 108) and oneantenna layer (e.g., the radiating element 106), two or more layersground layers and/or two or more antenna layers may be formed. Althougha separate RDL layer is not shown, it is assumed that metallization isachieved by redistribution layer formation or any suitable technique maybe used to form those metal layers for antenna and ground.

The integrated device die disclosed herein (e.g., the integrated devicedie 22, 102) can be bonded to a carrier (e.g., the redistribution layer30 or carrier 100) in any suitable manner. In some embodiments, theintegrated device die disclosed herein (e.g., the integrated device die22) can be directly bonded to a carrier (e.g., the redistribution layer30) without an intervening adhesive. Bonding surfaces of the integrateddevice die and the redistribution layer 30 can be prepared for directbonding prior to contacting the surfaces. In some embodiments, anonconductive region (e.g., a semiconductor or an inorganic dielectric)of the integrated device die can be directly bonded to a nonconductiveregion (e.g., a semiconductor or an inorganic dielectric) of theredistribution layer 30, and a conductive feature of the integrateddevice die can be directly bonded to a conductive feature of thecarrier.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include a system board that has an antenna structure,a redistribution layer that has conductive routing traces, and anintegrated device die that is disposed between the system board and theredistribution layer. The integrated device die is electrically coupledto the antenna structure at least partially through one or more of theconductive routing traces of the redistribution layer.

In one embodiment, the system board includes a printed circuit board(PCB).

In one embodiment, the antenna structure includes a patch antenna and anantenna ground between the patch antenna and the integrated device die.The patch antenna can be exposed on a surface of the system board andthe antenna ground is embedded in the system board.

In one embodiment, the system board is electrically coupled by theredistribution layer through an interconnect structure. The interconnectstructure can include a conductive wire. The interconnect structure caninclude a bond via array (BVA). At least a portion of the BVA can definea radiation shield. The interconnect structure can include a conductivepost. The integrated device package can further include a moldingmaterial that is disposed between the system board and theredistribution layer. The integrated device die can be at leastpartially embedded in the molding material. The interconnect structurecan be at least partially embedded in the molding material.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is attached to the systemboard by way of a die attach material.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die includes radio-frequency(RF) circuitry.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is electrically connectedto the redistribution layer through a conductive wire.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is directly bonded to theredistribution layer without an intervening adhesive. A nonconductiveregion of the integrated device die can be directly bonded to anonconductive region of the redistribution layer, and a conductivefeature of the integrated device die can be directly bonded to aconductive feature of the redistribution layer.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include an element that has an antenna structure, aredistribution layer that has conductive routing traces, and anintegrated device die that is at least partially embedded in a moldingmaterial and disposed between the element and the redistribution layer.The integrated device die is electrically coupled to the antennastructure at least partially through one or more of the conductiverouting traces of the redistribution layer. The redistribution layer iselectrically coupled to the element through an interconnect structurecomprising one or more conductive wires or posts formed through themolding material.

In one embodiment, the element includes a printed circuit board (PCB).

In one embodiment, the antenna structure includes an antenna and anantenna ground between the antenna and the integrated device die. Theantenna can be exposed on a surface of the element and the antennaground is embedded in the element.

In one embodiment, the interconnect structure includes the one or moreof conductive wires of a bond via array (BVA).

In one embodiment, the integrated device die includes radio-frequency(RF) circuitry.

In one embodiment, solder balls are disposed on a surface of theintegrated device die that faces away the element.

In one aspect, a method of manufacturing an integrated device package isdisclosed. The method includes providing an element having an antennastructure. The element has a first side and a second side opposite thefirst side. The method can include mounting an integrated device die tothe second side of the element, forming an interconnect structureextending from the second side, and providing a molding material aroundthe integrated device die. The interconnect structure is at leastpartially embedded in the molding material. The method can includeelectrically coupling the antenna structure and a redistribution layerthrough the interconnect structure.

In one embodiment, the element includes a printed circuit board (PCB).

In one embodiment, the interconnect structure includes a bond via arrayor a conductive post.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is disposed between theelement and the redistribution layer.

In one embodiment, the antenna structure is formed on the first side ofthe element.

In one embodiment, the antenna structure is at least partially embeddedin the element.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include a system board that has an antenna structure,a redistribution layer that has conductive routing traces, and anintegrated device die that is disposed between the system board and theredistribution layer. The integrated device die is electrically coupledto the redistribution layer.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is at least partiallyembedded in a molding material.

In one embodiment, the system board and the redistribution areelectrically connected through a bond via array (BVA).

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is a radio frequency (RF)die.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include a system board, an antenna structure, aredistribution layer that has conductive routing traces, and anintegrated device die that is disposed between the system board and theredistribution layer. The integrated device die is electrically coupledto the antenna structure at least partially through one or more of theconductive routing traces of the redistribution layer.

In one embodiment, the system board includes a printed circuit board(PCB).

In one embodiment, the antenna structure is formed with the systemboard.

In one embodiment, the system board and the redistribution areelectrically connected through a bond via array (BVA).

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is a radio frequency (RF)die.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include an antenna structure, a carrier that includesone or more routing traces and electrically coupled to the antennastructure through a conductive wire of an interconnect structure, and anintegrated device die that is attached to the carrier and disposedbetween the carrier and at least a portion of the antenna structure. Theintegrated device die is electrically coupled to the antenna structureat least partially through the one or more of conductive routing tracesof the carrier and the conductive wire.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is attached to the carrierwith an adhesive.

In one embodiment, the conductive wire includes a first portion incontact with the carrier and a second portion extending non-parallel toa surface of the carrier to which the integrated device die is mounted.The first portion can have a width wider than a width of the secondportion indicative of a bond wire formation. The first portion and thesecond portion of the conductive wire can include a seamless uniformstructure.

In one embodiment, the interconnect structure includes an array ofstanding bond wires. The array of standing bond wires can be arranged toat least partially form an electromagnetic shield region configured toshield the integrated device die. The array of standing bond wires caninclude a plurality of ground wires that are arranged with a pitchnarrower than an operating frequency of the antenna structure.

In one embodiment, the integrated device package further includes anelectromagnetic compatible layer comprising the antenna structure. Theelectromagnetic compatible layer can include a redistribution layer thatincludes one or more of traces that extend laterally. Theelectromagnetic compatible layer can further include a second antennastructure that is electrically connected to the one or more of traces.The electromagnetic compatible layer can include polyimide orpolybenzoxazoles.

In one embodiment, the carrier includes a printed circuit board (PCB).

In one embodiment, the antenna structure includes a radiating elementand an antenna ground. The antenna ground can be disposed between theradiating element and the integrated device die. The antenna ground canbe formed on a first side of an electromagnetic compatible layer and theradiating element can be formed on a second side of the electromagneticcompatible layer opposite the first side. The electromagnetic compatiblelayer can include a via at least partially through a thickness of theelectromagnetic compatible layer that electrically couples theconductive wire and the electromagnetic compatible layer. The via caninclude a filled via or a conformal via. The antenna ground can includea shielding layer that is configured to shield the integrated device diefrom a radio frequency. The radiating element can be exposed on asurface of the integrated device package. The antenna ground can beexposed on a surface of the integrated device package. The antennaground can be formed on the carrier.

In one embodiment, the integrated device package further includes amolding material that is disposed between the carrier and the portion ofthe antenna structure. The integrated device die can be at leastpartially embedded in the molding material. The interconnect structurecan be at least partially embedded in the molding material. The antennastructure can be formed on a surface of the molding material.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die is flip-chip mounted to thecarrier.

In one embodiment, the integrated device die includes radio-frequency(RF) circuitry.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include an electromagnetic compatible layer that hasan antenna structure, a carrier that has one or more routing traces thatare electrically coupled to the antenna structure through a conductivewire of an interconnect structure, and an integrated device die that ismounted on the carrier and disposed between the carrier and theelectromagnetic compatible layer. The integrated device die iselectrically coupled to the antenna structure at least partially throughthe conductive wire.

In one embodiment, the interconnect structure can include an array ofstanding bond wires. The array of standing bond wires can be arranged toshield the integrated device die from a radio frequency. The array ofstanding bond wires can be formed with a pitch narrower than anoperating frequency of the antenna structure.

In one embodiment, the antenna structure includes a radiating elementand an antenna ground. The antenna ground can be formed on a first sideof the electromagnetic compatible layer and the radiating element can beformed on a second side of the electromagnetic compatible layer oppositethe first side. The electromagnetic compatible layer can include a viaat least partially through a thickness of the electromagnetic compatiblelayer that electrically couples the conductive wire and the radiatingelement. The via can include a filled via or a conformal via.

In one aspect, an integrated device package is disclosed. The integrateddevice package can include an antenna structure. The integrated devicepackage can include a carrier that includes one or more of routingtraces and is electrically coupled to the antenna structure through aconductive wire of an interconnect structure. The integrated devicepackage can include an integrated device die that is mounted on thecarrier and disposed between the carrier and at least a portion of theantenna structure. The integrated device die is electrically coupled tothe antenna structure at least partially through the conductive wire.The integrated device package includes a molding material that isdisposed between the carrier and the portion of the antenna structure.The integrated device die is at least partially embedded in the moldingmaterial. The interconnect structure is at least partially embedded inthe molding material. The portion of the antenna structure is formed ona surface of the molding material.

In one embodiment, the interconnect structure includes an array ofstanding bond wires. The array of standing bond wires can be arranged toshield the integrated device die from a radio frequency. The array ofstanding bond wires can be formed with a pitch narrower than anoperating frequency of the antenna structure so as to shield theintegrated device die from the radio frequency having the operatingfrequency.

In one embodiment, the antenna structure comprises a radiating elementand an antenna ground, the radiating element is formed on a portion of asurface of the molding material. The antenna ground can be formed on asecond portion of the surface of the molding material. The antennaground can be formed on a surface of the carrier.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout thedescription and the claims, the words “comprise,” “comprising,”“include,” “including” and the like are to be construed in an inclusivesense, as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say,in the sense of “including, but not limited to.” The word “coupled”, asgenerally used herein, refers to two or more elements that may be eitherdirectly connected, or connected by way of one or more intermediateelements. Likewise, the word “connected”, as generally used herein,refers to two or more elements that may be either directly connected, orconnected by way of one or more intermediate elements. Additionally, thewords “herein,” “above,” “below,” and words of similar import, when usedin this application, shall refer to this application as a whole and notto any particular portions of this application. Where the contextpermits, words in the above Detailed Description using the singular orplural number may also include the plural or singular numberrespectively. The word “or” in reference to a list of two or more items,that word covers all of the following interpretations of the word: anyof the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and anycombination of the items in the list.

Moreover, conditional language used herein, such as, among others,“can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “e.g.,” “for example,” “such as” and thelike, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understoodwithin the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certainembodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certainfeatures, elements and/or states. Thus, such conditional language is notgenerally intended to imply that features, elements and/or states are inany way required for one or more embodiments.

While certain embodiments have been described, these embodiments havebeen presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit thescope of the disclosure. Indeed, the novel apparatus, methods, andsystems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms;furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form ofthe methods and systems described herein may be made without departingfrom the spirit of the disclosure. For example, while blocks arepresented in a given arrangement, alternative embodiments may performsimilar functionalities with different components and/or circuittopologies, and some blocks may be deleted, moved, added, subdivided,combined, and/or modified. Each of these blocks may be implemented in avariety of different ways. Any suitable combination of the elements andacts of the various embodiments described above can be combined toprovide further embodiments. The accompanying claims and theirequivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as wouldfall within the scope and spirit of the disclosure.

1-32. (canceled)
 33. An integrated device package comprising: a systemboard; an antenna structure; a redistribution layer having conductiverouting traces; and an integrated device die disposed between the systemboard and the redistribution layer, the integrated device dieelectrically coupled to the antenna structure at least partially throughone or more of the conductive routing traces of the redistributionlayer.
 34. The integrated device package of claim 33, wherein the systemboard comprises a printed circuit board (PCB).
 35. The integrated devicepackage of claim 33, wherein the antenna structure is formed with thesystem board.
 36. The integrated device package of claim 33, wherein thesystem board and the redistribution are electrically connected through abond via array (BVA).
 37. The integrated device package of claim 33,wherein the integrated device die is a radio frequency (RF) die.
 38. Anintegrated device package comprising: an antenna structure; a carriercomprising one or more routing traces and electrically coupled to theantenna structure through a conductive wire of an interconnectstructure; and an integrated device die attached to the carrier anddisposed between the carrier and at least a portion of the antennastructure, the integrated device die electrically coupled to the antennastructure at least partially through the one or more of conductiverouting traces of the carrier and the conductive wire.
 39. Theintegrated device package of claim 38, wherein the integrated device dieis attached to the carrier with an adhesive.
 40. The integrated devicepackage of claim 38, wherein the conductive wire comprises a firstportion in contact with the carrier and a second portion extendingnon-parallel to a surface of the carrier to which the integrated devicedie is mounted, the first portion has a width wider than a width of thesecond portion indicative of a bond wire formation.
 41. The integrateddevice package of claim 40, wherein the first portion and the secondportion of the conductive wire comprises a seamless uniform structure.42. The integrated device package of claim 38, wherein the interconnectstructure comprises an array of standing bond wires.
 43. The integrateddevice package of claim 42, wherein the array of standing bond wires isarranged to at least partially form an electromagnetic shield regionconfigured to shield the integrated device die, the array of standingbond wires comprises a plurality of ground wires that are arranged witha pitch narrower than an operating frequency of the antenna structure.44. (canceled)
 45. The integrated device package of claim 38, furthercomprising an electromagnetic compatible layer comprising the antennastructure.
 46. The integrated device package of claim 45, wherein theelectromagnetic compatible layer comprises a redistribution layer thatincludes one or more of traces that extend laterally.
 47. (canceled) 48.The integrated device package of claim 45, wherein the electromagneticcompatible layer comprises polyimide or polybenzoxazoles.
 49. Theintegrated device package of claim 38, wherein the carrier comprises aprinted circuit board (PCB).
 50. The integrated device package of claim38, wherein the antenna structure comprises a radiating element and anantenna ground.
 51. The integrated device package of claim 50, whereinthe antenna ground is disposed between the radiating element and theintegrated device die.
 52. The integrated device package of claim 51,wherein the antenna ground is formed on a first side of anelectromagnetic compatible layer and the radiating element is formed ona second side of the electromagnetic compatible layer opposite the firstside.
 53. The integrated device package of claim 52, wherein theelectromagnetic compatible layer comprises a via at least partiallythrough a thickness of the electromagnetic compatible layer thatelectrically couples the conductive wire and the electromagneticcompatible layer.
 54. (canceled)
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 56. (canceled) 57.(canceled)
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 59. The integrated device package of claim 38,further comprising a molding material disposed between the carrier andthe portion of the antenna structure, the integrated device die is atleast partially embedded in the molding material, the interconnectstructure is at least partially embedded in the molding material, theantenna structure is formed on a surface of the molding material. 60-69.(canceled)
 70. An integrated device package comprising: an antennastructure; a carrier comprising one or more of routing traces andelectrically coupled to the antenna structure through a conductive wireof an interconnect structure; an integrated device die mounted on thecarrier and disposed between the carrier and at least a portion of theantenna structure, the integrated device die electrically coupled to theantenna structure at least partially through the conductive wire; and amolding material disposed between the carrier and the portion of theantenna structure, the integrated device die is at least partiallyembedded in the molding material, the interconnect structure is at leastpartially embedded in the molding material, wherein the portion of theantenna structure is formed on a surface of the molding material. 71.The integrated device package of claim 70, wherein the interconnectstructure comprises an array of standing bond wires, the array ofstanding bond wires is arranged to shield the integrated device die froma radio frequency.
 72. (canceled)
 73. The integrated device package ofclaim 72, wherein the array of standing bond wires is formed with apitch narrower than an operating frequency of the antenna structure soas to shield the integrated device die from the radio frequency havingthe operating frequency.
 74. The integrated device package of claim 70,wherein the antenna structure comprises a radiating element and anantenna ground, the radiating element is formed on a portion of asurface of the molding material.
 75. The integrated device package ofclaim 74, wherein the antenna ground is formed on a second portion ofthe surface of the molding material.
 76. The integrated device packageof claim 74, wherein the antenna ground is formed on a surface of thecarrier.